CHUWI HiBox Mini PC Android 5.1 + Window 10 Dual OS 64bit

[trebor]

Intel Atom x5-Z8350
2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi
GPU: Intel HD Graphic
System: Android 5.1,Windows 10
CPU: Intel Atom X5-Z8350
Core: Quad Core
RAM: 4G
RAM Type: DDR3
ROM: 64G
Max. Extended Capacity: 128G
WIFI: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BT4.0
Ports: 3.5mm Audio,DC Power Port,Ethernet,HDMI,Micro SD Card Slot,USB2.0,USB3.0
Camera: Without

Gearbest

[gearbest]

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[bluesmanuk]

I like the look of this one.

Decent specs for the price and looks like a good all rounder.

Dual OS, good RAM and storage and good to see AC WiFi and 128Gb expandable storage capability.

Just needs a few amendments in the listing:

HDMI Version: 1.0 should read 1.4b
RJ45 Port Speed: No should show that it does have ethernet and whatever speed it is
Power Consumption: 0.22W It is too low and is likely to be 5v/2 or 3a
External Subtitle Supported: No. This will be dictated by the software used, so should be removed
Micro SD Card Slot. It looks like a full sized slot to me
DVD Support: No. Windows 10 would be able to support an external DVD player via a USB port if required.
WiFi Chip: No. Clearly not the case and not relevant to the firmware section.
Decoder Format: H.263,H.264,HD MPEG4. The Z8350 will also handle H265, so worth mentioning as it will be a selling point.

Looking on the Chuwi site the specs are clearer and has Gigabit ethernet too, which is another big bonus.

http://en.chuwi.com/product/items/Chuwi-HiBox.html

[gearbest]

I like the look of this one.

Decent specs for the price and looks like a good all rounder.

Dual OS, good RAM and storage and good to see AC WiFi and 128Gb expandable storage capability.

Just needs a few amendments in the listing:

HDMI Version: 1.0 should read 1.4b
RJ45 Port Speed: No should show that it does have ethernet and whatever speed it is
Power Consumption: 0.22W It is too low and is likely to be 5v/2 or 3a
External Subtitle Supported: No. This will be dictated by the software used, so should be removed
Micro SD Card Slot. It looks like a full sized slot to me
DVD Support: No. Windows 10 would be able to support an external DVD player via a USB port if required.
WiFi Chip: No. Clearly not the case and not relevant to the firmware section.
Decoder Format: H.263,H.264,HD MPEG4. The Z8350 will also handle H265, so worth mentioning as it will be a selling point.

Looking on the Chuwi site the specs are clearer and has Gigabit ethernet too, which is another big bonus.

http://en.chuwi.com/product/items/Chuwi-HiBox.html

Thanks for pointing them out!

I already forward yours to our text editor.

I think the revision will be done soon.

[bluesmanuk]

Thanks for pointing them out!

I already forward yours to our text editor.

I think the revision will be done soon.

I've spotted a few changes already, so they are on the ball.

[trebor]

CHUWI HiBox Mini PC Android 5.1 + Window 10 Dual OS 64bit
Thanks to Gearbest and DHl super fast
Will have a first look at the Chuwi Hi Box,

Well Packaged unit supplied with Small remote with Dongle and a Mounting Bracket to attach this Unit to the back of the Telly, very handy









A very handy Bracket to mount the Chuwi Hibox on the back Of the Telly

[bluesmanuk]

Got one on the way at some point, so looking forward to getting my hands on one.

It should be a winner.

I hadn't taken notice of the strange placement of ports with them all being on the front and right.

[trebor]

CHUWI HiBox Mini PC Android 5.1 + Window 10 Dual OS 64bit

Bit of a look see on the Inside
Well made PCB good heat sink looking good so far, not a lot of ventilation to be seen to testing will see how this fella peforms
Ram used is SKhynix and the WiFi Chip AP6234 (forgot the closeups and its all back together)

[trebor]

CHUWI HiBox Mini PC Android 5.1 + Window 10 Dual OS 64bit

Lets have a look at Chuwi HiBox First in Android 5.1 mode because thats how it booted first.
Normally not a fan of Android/Windows on the one unit, I would wipe Android and make it all windows,
In saying that and after running a few test this beast is a bit of a monster in Android Mode

Very Smooth and fast with Android 5.1 and test will show no smoke at mirrors here it's the real deal.
First boot we ended up in Android no option to go Windows or Android, straight in Android and get greeted with an update sound good to me do it.

Then we ran thru the usual lot of test to see what it can do and as mentioned a bit of a surprise I have not seen numbers like this inawhile









Full Details http://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/1353950











After the first reset I got to see the onscreen Android or Windows boot screen small remoted supplied was able select easy
Must say a good little remotes works very well in Android 5.1 no fuss or bother also works as an propper Air Mouse.
Used the Logitech K830 keyboard combo as well all easy...

Next will be Windows..

Here we have to Boot Selection, Android or WIndows, works with supplied remote

[bluesmanuk]

I'm not surprised by the numbers because the combination of CPU and GPU does make it more powerful than ARM SOC's.

The other great advantage to a dual boot box is that all those TV and movie streaming services that are restricted from running under Android will work under Windows.

[scooter2014]

So both Os 64 bit. Squeal on this like a fat kid on the last smartie

[bluesmanuk]

So both Os 64 bit. Squeal on this like a fat kid on the last smartie

You and your 64 bit.

That should be your nickname

[trebor]

CHUWI HiBox Mini PC Android 5.1 + Window 10 Dual OS 64bit
Now A little bit of the Intel Side of the Story

The Supplied remote also works well as and Air mouse in Windows

Small Blue Led showing its powered



Full Version Windows Good to see


Look at what makes it happen


15 minutes in I think its as hot as its going to get


While giving it the treatment with Aidia64, Windows also was doing the update to the latest in the background seem to cope fine no melted blob on the bench

Crystal Mark Memory test

[scooter2014]

Well lets face it having a 64 bit chip and installing 32 bit is like getting the Ferrari and putting a austin mini motor in it. (No reference to the British)

[bluesmanuk]

I'm impressed that you know what an Austin Mini is.

How are things with browsing, especially with multiple tabs of Chrome open?